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I'm wanting to upgrade my Logitech z313's to a pair of JBL Professional 308P MkII but I'm not certain what chords I'll need to purchase to plug into my Desktop.  Help?

 

https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Professional-Monitor-Speaker-308PMKII/dp/B077NHM2K6/ref=pd_cart_vw_crc_1_2/134-4465755-6211807?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B077NHM2K6&pd_rd_r=a2b6e051-890d-4b16-8dc2-6d2f3b1e6b00&pd_rd_w=niEBY&pd_rd_wg=fRoKR&pf_rd_p=7b1a11cb-b9d6-4645-a52e-34c86ca37029&pf_rd_r=VK2PAHAEZRG6T7H8586B&psc=1&refRID=VK2PAHAEZRG6T7H8586B

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Seems like this would do the trick...

https://www.amazon.com/Hosa-CMP-159-Stereo-Breakout-Cable/dp/B005HGM1D6/ref=pd_bxgy_267_img_3/134-4465755-6211807?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005HGM1D6&pd_rd_r=05608776-9e82-11e9-bb38-e1267c90a3ef&pd_rd_w=7Dfap&pd_rd_wg=X2es6&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=AM1W5V06KPDEKEJEEY1N&psc=1&refRID=AM1W5V06KPDEKEJEEY1N

 

Or this, if you prefer XLR

https://www.amazon.com/EMB-3-5-2XM12F16G-Balanced-Studio-Entertainment/dp/B01N24MKQ9

 

But I'd wait for one of the audiophiles of this subforum to confirm before buying.

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1 hour ago, lbmoney33 said:

I'm wanting to upgrade my Logitech z313's to a pair of JBL Professional 308P MkII but I'm not certain what chords I'll need to purchase to plug into my Desktop.  Help?

 

https://www.amazon.com/JBL-Professional-Monitor-Speaker-308PMKII/dp/B077NHM2K6/ref=pd_cart_vw_crc_1_2/134-4465755-6211807?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B077NHM2K6&pd_rd_r=a2b6e051-890d-4b16-8dc2-6d2f3b1e6b00&pd_rd_w=niEBY&pd_rd_wg=fRoKR&pf_rd_p=7b1a11cb-b9d6-4645-a52e-34c86ca37029&pf_rd_r=VK2PAHAEZRG6T7H8586B&psc=1&refRID=VK2PAHAEZRG6T7H8586B

You'll need what @Lord Mirdalan said, only connect with XLR's if you get a balanced dac as there is no point in converting between single ended and balanced.

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(Having a totally seperate DAC for each channel is game changing for sound quality)

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Also, enjoy the new speakers :) youll enjoy them much more than the logitechs. Especially with the 8 inch woofers and the proper tweeters.

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Main speaker setup is now;

 

Mini DSP SHD Studio -> 2x Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC's (fed by AES/EBU, one feeds the left sub and main, the other feeds the right side) -> 2x Neumann KH420 + 2x Neumann KH870

 

(Having a totally seperate DAC for each channel is game changing for sound quality)

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5 hours ago, Derkoli said:

You'll need what @Lord Mirdalan said, only connect with XLR's if you get a balanced dac as there is no point in converting between single ended and balanced.

Actually, one user reported switching to XLR cables with RCA at one end, then connected to a 3.2mm to RCA adapter cured a high pitched whine in the speakers. I'm using a similar setup with my JBL monitors and sub with a Dragonfly Red DAC.

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17 hours ago, Lady Fitzgerald said:

Actually, one user reported switching to XLR cables with RCA at one end, then connected to a 3.2mm to RCA adapter cured a high pitched whine in the speakers. I'm using a similar setup with my JBL monitors and sub with a Dragonfly Red DAC.

Still really isnt a point if there isnt an issue like this. It will still be a signal ended signal, not balanced.

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Main speaker setup is now;

 

Mini DSP SHD Studio -> 2x Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC's (fed by AES/EBU, one feeds the left sub and main, the other feeds the right side) -> 2x Neumann KH420 + 2x Neumann KH870

 

(Having a totally seperate DAC for each channel is game changing for sound quality)

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15 minutes ago, Derkoli said:

Still really isnt a point if there isnt an issue like this. It will still be a signal ended signal, not balanced.

Considering how much work and expense it was going to be to buy and route the cables if there was a problem, I sure as heck didn't want to take a chance on having to do it all over again. A high frequency whine is a frequent complaint for this series of speakers so I didn't want to take a chance on having to waste money and time (and blowing out my old back) having to redo everything. I got my XLR cables, etc. from Monoprice at a reasonable price (I've never had a problem with Monoprice cables over the years).

Jeannie

 

As long as anyone is oppressed, no one will be safe and free.

One has to be proactive, not reactive, to ensure the safety of one's data so backup your data! And RAID is NOT a backup!

 

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Just now, Lady Fitzgerald said:

Considering how much work and expense it was going to be to buy and route the cables if there was a problem, I sure as heck didn't want to take a chance on having to do it all over again. A high frequency whine is a frequent complaint for this series of speakers so I didn't want to take a chance on having to waste money and time (and blowing out my old back) having to redo everything. I got my XLR cables, etc. from Monoprice at a reasonable price (I've never had a problem with Monoprice cables over the years).

Monoprice do make brilliant stuff for the price. There is a use case for converting to XLR's in some not-so-common instances, such as long cable runs, as XLR's generally have better shielding.

LTT's Resident Porsche fanboy and nutjob Audiophile.

 

Main speaker setup is now;

 

Mini DSP SHD Studio -> 2x Mola Mola Tambaqui DAC's (fed by AES/EBU, one feeds the left sub and main, the other feeds the right side) -> 2x Neumann KH420 + 2x Neumann KH870

 

(Having a totally seperate DAC for each channel is game changing for sound quality)

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Just now, Derkoli said:

Monoprice do make brilliant stuff for the price. There is a use case for converting to XLR's in some not-so-common instances, such as long cable runs, as XLR's generally have better shielding.

Exactly!

Jeannie

 

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One has to be proactive, not reactive, to ensure the safety of one's data so backup your data! And RAID is NOT a backup!

 

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